Introducing the Veterans Project
@Chairborne, aka 'The Veterans Project', is indented to support military serving and retired members who are part or wish to be part of the Steemit community.
- Curation of veteran tags and tag initiatives
- Curation of posts by veterans
- List of veteran accounts (our 'followed' list)
- 1 on 1 Steemit-related mentorship where requested
- Account creation options for verified veterans where requested
- Future discounts and promotions
The Vets Behind the Project
The project is initiated and managed by @guiltyparties with support from @anarcho-andrei. The @chairborne account is operated by Patriot (on Steemit.chat) from the @guiltyparties team. Both @anarcho-andrei and @guiltyparties are Steemit witnesses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What will you see us do?
Upvote, share and curate content as well offer any support we can to veteran projects.
What will you not see us do?
Flag, comment spam/upvote, or create a paid voting/resteem services.
Who do we support?
All existing Steemit members and potential members who are currently serving or have served in any branch of the armed forces. Currently, due to a limited verification process, we focus on American and Canadian service men and women.
We treat minnows, dolphins and whales equally.
Who do we not support?
Anyone who is either known or becomes to known to us as having received a dishonerable discharge or is either known or becomes to known to us as having conducted themselves in a grossly-negligent or criminal manner during their service. Our policy is zero tolerance.
This project is not affiliated with any Steemit initiative that offers services based on the monetary evaluation or otherwise appraisal of an individual.
Further, this account and project does not support fundraising efforts for individuals or charities.
I'm a vet, how do I get my name on the list?
Reply below or jump on Steemit.chat and have a talk with Patriot (Canadian vets) or Anarcho-Andrei (US vets). If replying below, we will check your account for previous mentions of your service.
I'm a vet who signed up for Steemit but something went wrong, can you help?
Check the 'verification' section below and jump on Steemit.chat with us.
How can I help?
This project and account are not designed to make money. Please do not send donations. If you like what we're doing and wish to thank us, consider voting for our witnesses @guiltyparties and @anarcho-andrei. Instructions on how to vote can be found here.
Continuous Improvement
This account will rely on both manual efforts as well as the implementation of automated custom-made tools. To ensure it stays true to its mission it will be managed based on the principle of cyclical evaluation to ensure continuous improvement.
Verification Process
As account creation is not free and our delegatable SP is not endless, proof of service is required to apply. A simple chat with either Patriot (Canadian vets) or Anarcho-Andrei (US vets) via Steemit.chat will suffice. We can tell when someone is full of shit. For example, you either know how to put on your uniform or you don't.
Signature Badges
Free to use in your posts, signature, or however you see fit.
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Thank you for starting a way for veterans to work together here on steemit. I have met a few other veterans in the homesteading community, but haven't seen a way for us to get involved. I will be using that sweet signature you made!
Welcome to Steem @chairborne I have upvoted and sent you a tip
For that magnificent meme comment, I award you: extra duty. Now grab your e-tool and start filling sandbags! :D
Roger that Sir.
Grabs e-shovel
Or a ruler with some scissors and get out there to the drill field. I want 2 inch lengths for the whole 2 acre field lol.
Can I join the group still in the service. Owned until my ets 2021 or so I think lol
I just found the work you are doing. I joined Steemit 5 days ago. US Marine Veteran 1995 to 2003. I went to boot camp at Parris Island, did MOS training (6154) at Millington Tn, and Stationed the rest of my tour on Camp Pendleton with HMLA 267 and HMLA 775. @chairborne
Please add me to the list! I would love to take part in this as well. Let me know what i can do! Thanks
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STOPwelcome to steemit @chairborne
following you now :D
follow me back pls :)
This is a great way to start sub-communities and to involve people at Steemit having mutual interests and may not be that well connected with modern technologies.
Questions:
We need someone reliable from each country to help assess whether the individual is indeed a veteran. The verification process will need to be fleshed out.
Those who served via draft qualify but once again, proving service is required. We don't accept draft dodgers.
Military Draft: Under this description I qualify as veteran; Done some simple training with one of our military forces and worked as a researcher for a year as part of the military draft program we had until late 90s. Doesn't really feel like I was in the military at all though :)
Countries: Understood; although I know one or two people in our military, they are not yet on Steemit. We may have some databases that can be used, but not used if they are only from sometime longer ago in history or also up to recent times. Will check this out sometime in the future.
EDIT: through a form it is possible to request information on military situation of any Dutch persoon, this can be requested by the person itself, as well for some other person (with an ok of that person). Is this similar in Canada and the USA?
FYI: the link to the persoons archive at our Defence department here and to the form here.
@shadowspub is this something for you to participate and/or support?
not to participate @edje, I'm not a veteran. But I can and most surely will support the initiative. As for your previous comment asking about those who served under mandatory program qualifying. A veteran is a veteran, they served the country and will be a veteran unless they have been dishonourably discharged.
Super!